Senior Physics Challenge May 2026

Those who prefer purely routine calculation problems or dislike time pressure on conceptual questions. If you tell me whether you’re a student looking for prep resources or a teacher considering entering students , I can give more specific next steps (e.g., past paper links, topic breakdowns, or classroom integration ideas).

The Senior Physics Challenge (SPC) is an intermediate–advanced physics competition aimed at Year 12 (Grade 11 / ages 16–17) students in the UK, though others may enter. It sits between the Intermediate Physics Challenge (GCSE/IGCSE level) and the British Physics Olympiad Round 1 (Year 13 / pre-university level). senior physics challenge

Students aiming for Physics, Engineering, or Materials at top UK universities (Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, etc.), or anyone who wants to stretch their physics thinking beyond A-level. Those who prefer purely routine calculation problems or